Universal Remotes

Naeeldar
Naeeldar Posts: 10
edited May 2007 in Electronics
Anybody have any recomendations for a good universal RF capable remote (components are in a closet behind the plasma).

Right now I'm leaning towards the Logitech Harmony 890 and at $220 seems like a good deal. For now main operations are the yamaha reciever which also has a ipod connected to it, panasonic dvd player, panasonic tv, and the Comcast DVR Box.

Also I'd like to be able to hook up the remote to the light dimmer and the security system although I'm not quite sure how it would do for the security system but I think it would be a nice feature for the gf when I'm not there.

Anyway suggestions from people who own some would be great.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2007
    Go with the 890. I use it with no problems.
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    Oppo BDP 95
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    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    I have a harmony 670. It works really well and I was able to pick it up used for a great price.

    Michael
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,782
    edited May 2007
    Are the components in the closet RF capable? Most aren't, so I don't see how an RF remote will help you get through the door.

    I have several speakers throughout the house and garage, and I control the components with one of these:

    http://www.x10.com/products/x10_pm5900.htm

    You can get extra transmitters seperatly for any other rooms if needed, and just set the reciever in the closet next to the equipment. Works with all your current IR remotes.
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  • MGPK
    MGPK Posts: 88
    edited May 2007
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    Are the components in the closet RF capable? Most aren't, so I don't see how an RF remote will help you get through the door.

    I have several speakers throughout the house and garage, and I control the components with one of these:

    http://www.x10.com/products/x10_pm5900.htm

    You can get extra transmitters seperatly for any other rooms if needed, and just set the reciever in the closet next to the equipment. Works with all your current IR remotes.

    Many universal remotes transmit to a receiver via RF and the receiver converts them to IR.
    System:

    H/K AVR430 Receiver
    Samsung DVDHD841 Dvd player
    Yamaha CDC506 5 Disc changer
    Jamo E855 Tower speakers
    Wharfdale Pacific P-10 Bookshelf speakers
    Acoustic Research Master Series Interconnects
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,782
    edited May 2007
    Many universal remotes transmit to a receiver via RF and the receiver converts them to IR.

    Are the recievers included with the Harmony remotes? I have never seen one, but if so, looks like another good option.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2007
    The 890 comes with the converters.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Naeeldar
    Naeeldar Posts: 10
    edited May 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    The 890 comes with the converters.

    Yep what he said. I don't know of any RF remotes that don't come with converters for IR. Thats kind of why the RF remote was developed.
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  • Naeeldar
    Naeeldar Posts: 10
    edited May 2007
    What I'm wondering is how does the remote hook up to the light dimmers? Also I read that it can control security systems that sounds interesting also.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2007
    I have the base RF/IR module placed high up so the IR goes across the room to activate my remote dimmer. You may have to get creative.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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